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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion on the motion? Minutes for February 17th and February 23rd.
- Any discussion on the motion or any corrections? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye.
- Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all in favor? Thank you. Motion carries.
- Any further discussion? All right, seeing none.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
County and Municipal Government Feb 18th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- If there are no questions, open the queue for discussion. Do pass and a second.
- No discussion and debate. No discussion. Open the queue. Blair, hi. Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff please open the vote.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Good man. We have a motion and a second.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing no... Will there be discussion or debate?
Keywords:
county officials, residency requirement, dereliction of duty, removal process, government accountability, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval, local government, municipal bonds, ballot proposals, voting process, fund allocation, county government, administration, local resources, public institutions, construction, maintenance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 20th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- May they experience your presence as they discuss issues which affect the people of this land.
- So I will stop there and I look forward to the discussion. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Discussion on the bill. Twenty-five from Emily Strosser. Representative Frazier.
- Further discussion on the bill? Representative Scott. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- Further discussion on the bill? Representative Feist.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We will then discuss the de amendment.
- We're going to first discuss the DE, as was my desire last week, but I wanted to preface the discussion
- We are having discussion right now, right? We didn't have discussion last week.
- There was have discussion last week.
- Um, but uh, discussion to the A1.
Keywords:
Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, ethnic councils, diversity, governance, state participation, community representation, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, Minnesota Historical Society
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (03/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We have an item for discussion.
- We have an item for discussion.
- We have an item for discussion.
- We have an item for discussion.
- Understood, Mike said we will discuss that when we discuss all the other items that we've flagged for
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing and work session on House Bill 25/25A, the capital improvements budget. Representative David Mills introduced HB 25A, which makes appropriations for capital improvements for the biennium and extends certain lapses from prior appropriations, noting it is based on Governor Ayotte’s budget. The hearing then focused on requests to add or restore funding for several projects, including community college capital needs, Veterans Home ADA and safety upgrades, career and technical education renovations in Milford, and airport infrastructure funding.
Shannon Reed of the Community College System of New Hampshire asked for an additional $2.6 million for IT infrastructure, critical maintenance, and energy management systems, citing failing boilers, roof work, cybersecurity needs, and a recent costly water damage incident at Lakes Region Community College. John Graham, representing the New Hampshire Veterans Home, requested $1.5 million for ADA compliance and safety improvements such as floor replacement and wider doors, saying the work would help the home before an upcoming VA inspection and protect federal funding. Lance Whitehead testified for Milford CTE, asking the committee to keep $9.9 million in the budget for a scaled-down renovation; members discussed the town’s failed vote, the need for local matching funds, and the possibility of another vote next year. Tim Thompson of Concord and Margaret Burns of NHMA urged restoration of airport matching funds, arguing that about $3.6 million in state money would leverage roughly $62 million to $65 million in federal FAA funds for safety and infrastructure projects. Trisha Lambert and Andrew Pomroy of the Bureau of Aeronautics and airport management association explained the airport program, the 12 federally funded airports, and how projects are selected through airport master plans and a capital improvement program.
After public testimony, the committee closed the hearing on HB 25A. In the work session that followed, staff distributed supporting documents, including cost breakdowns and comparison sheets. The chair indicated the committee would work from the governor’s $143 million capital budget as a baseline and proposed reducing it by about $10 million, largely by removing the Milford CTE item because both towns had voted it down and would not have another vote for a year. The chair said the goal was to bring the overall budget to about $133 million and then repurpose the remaining funds through straw polls and further committee action.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 11, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> paragraph the county clerk's discussion. paragraph the county clerk's discussion.
- Okay, discussion.
- Uh, Senator Landon discussion. discussion. discussion.
- </c> discussion on the amendment. discussion on the amendment.
- Discussion.
Keywords:
voting, elections, electronic voting systems, transparency, public testing, voter registration, qualified elector, residency requirements, voting rights, mortgage modification, priority, electronic signatures, real property, financial covenants, 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I would request a roll call. discussion? Seeing none, all in favor discussion?
- Seeing none, this the discussion?
- Any other discussion? well taken. Any other discussion?
- </c><00:43:00.880><c> it</c> Um, and and we can vote and discuss it Um, and and we can vote and discuss
- </c> other discussion? Uh, Senator Abler. other discussion? Uh, Senator Abler.
MN
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/19/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any further discussion? Seeing none... ...be adopted. Is there any further discussion?
- When are we going to have the discussion of what happened, you know, the discussion that we just had?
- This discussion keeps happening and we keep going in circles.
- When are we going to have the discussion of what happened, you know, the discussion that we just had?
- This discussion keeps happening and we keep going in circles.
Bills:
HB2408, HB2434, HB2725, HB2728, HB2729, HB2730, HB2731, HB2732, HB2733, SB1192, SB1398, SB1399, SB1494, SB1557, SB1813, SB1821
Keywords:
nursing board, regulatory actions, disciplinary actions, expungement, healthcare professionalism, controlled substances, prescription monitoring, opioid crisis, healthcare regulations, patient safety, prescription drugs, opioids, healthcare, pain management, utilization controls, AHCCCS, Department of Economic Security, social services, welfare programs, vocational rehabilitation
ID
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Senator Fortunato.
- And I would just offer, well, we appreciate the discussion, too.
- But for good cause, because this opened up the discussion for other discussions, such as awareness, training
- That will end discussion.
- Any discussion? Seeing none, all in favor... Means Committee. Any discussion?
Summary:
The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee met on January 23, 2026, first taking executive action on several bills. The committee held SB 6035 and SB 5842 for another week, then worked through SB 5973 on initiative and referendum signature gathering rules. Members debated 12 amendments to a proposed substitute and the underlying bill, but none were adopted. The substitute would prohibit pay-per-signature and require 1,000 pre-filing signatures for initiatives; opponents argued it would burden the initiative process, while supporters said it would curb fraud and improve accountability. The committee then advanced SB 5892, SB 6081, SB 5877, SB 5968, and SB 6034, each on a due pass recommendation, with SB 6081 referred to the Transportation Committee and the others sent to Rules or Ways and Means as noted in the motions.
During public hearing, the committee heard SB 5888, which would remove Senate confirmation for members of the Washington State Women's Commission. Senator Wellman said the change would align the commission with similar bodies and correct an inconsistency, and commission staff testified in support, saying the appointment process is already thorough and that the governor would retain appointment authority. The committee also heard SB 6123, expanding a public-records exemption for voluntarily supplied demographic information to local government employees; a Pierce County HR director supported the bill, saying it would help build trust while preserving aggregate reporting. The hearing on SB 5853, sponsored by Senator Wilson, drew strong support and no opposition; it would create a statewide emergency notification system for public officials to alert them to targeted threats, with the Secretary of State and Military Department involved in administration. Secretary of State staff said they supported the concept but wanted to work with the sponsor on implementation details, and the sponsor said he was willing to amend the bill to address those concerns.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Tribal and State Relations Committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 2115 - Human Services Omnibus - Part 1 - 05/14/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:13.600><c> among</c> refinement and discussions among refinement and discussions among stakeholders
- Members, discussion or withdraw?
- ><c> discussion</c><00:07:26.080><c> or</c><00:07:26.479><c> withdraw</c> amendment members discussion
- As part of our stakeholder discussions, we did discuss this.
- Open to the discussion, but with this.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (10/23/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? All those in All right. Any discussion?
- . discussion. discussion.
- </c><00:09:17.440><c> this</c> met with Senator Gray to discuss this met with Senator Gray to discuss
- Um, and there will be discussions.
- </c> >> Discussion time again. >> Discussion time again.
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Session Jun 19th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there discussion? Seeing no discussion—I'm sorry, Rosen Divert. Didn't see you.
- Further discussion? Seeing none.
- Is there further discussion?
- Is there discussion? Senator Wielechowski. Thank you.
- Is there further discussion, Representative Fields?
Summary:
The Alaska Legislature met in joint session to consider gubernatorial vetoes of five bills. Members first took up House Bill 52 on minors and psychiatric hospitals, with supporters arguing it would improve transparency, family communication, oversight, and reporting around seclusion and restraint in psychiatric facilities. Opponents of the veto cited DOJ findings and media reports about abuses at a North Star facility. The override failed, 36-24, falling short of the 40 votes needed.
The joint session then considered Senate Bill 41 on mental health education. Supporters said it would help develop age-appropriate mental health curriculum and could aid suicide prevention, while critics argued it was mischaracterized and did not impose a state takeover of local schools. The veto override failed, 38-22. Members next considered House Bill 314 on architects, engineers, surveyors, and interior designers, focusing on the AELS Board’s continuation and the need for professional oversight during major infrastructure work. That override passed, 45-15.
The legislature then voted on Senate Bill 21, the Alaska Work and Save Program, which supporters said would expand retirement savings access for workers and small businesses, including an option to direct PFD funds into retirement accounts. The override failed, 39-21. Finally, House Bill 195 on pharmacists and physician assistants was debated as a health care access measure that would let pharmacists provide more services under a standard-of-care model; supporters said it would reduce costs and improve access, while some members raised concerns about scope and abortion-related issues. The veto override passed, 43-17. The joint session then adjourned.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The time is yours to discuss House Bill 842. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members of the committee.
- And it was presented or discussed by Representative Moyle.
- Further discussion or debate. I thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Further debate, discussion. Thank you, Representative Birch. Further debate, discussion.
- Further debate and or discussion. Very good. Thank you. Further debate and or discussion.
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee heard House Bill 842, sponsored by Speaker Moyle, as a follow-up to House Bill 389 and its effects on property tax growth, foregone amounts, and new construction. Moyle said the bill is intended as a compromise to reduce shifting of tax burdens to existing homeowners while giving taxing districts more flexibility: it would raise the cap for smaller communities and certain fire/EMS districts to 15%, eliminate adding to foregone balances going forward while allowing districts to use existing foregone at a higher rate, revert to the previous year’s mill levy rate, and allow local voters to use the initiative process to lower city or county budgets/taxes. He argued the measure would help districts with growth and give taxpayers more direct control.
Public testimony was split. The Idaho Association of Counties supported the mill levy change but opposed the initiative language, warning it could be challenged under existing case law and constitutional limits on initiatives for administrative acts. The Idaho Fire Chiefs Association supported the bill, saying fast-growing districts like Star Fire District have lost budget authority and cannot keep up with growth. The Association of Idaho Cities opposed the bill, saying the 15% cap would still leave many cities unable to fund new homes or commercial growth, that foregone is an important fiscal tool, and that the initiative provisions and reduced flexibility would create problems for local governments. The Idaho Farm Bureau supported the bill, especially the initiative provision, arguing voters should have a way to lower local taxes if they can vote to raise them.
After testimony, the committee debated a motion to hold the bill for one day, but a substitute motion was offered to send it directly to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Members discussed the urgency of the bill, the recent death of Nampa’s mayor, and the initiative-process concerns. The substitute motion passed on an 8-6-1 roll call vote, and House Bill 842 was sent to the House floor with a due pass recommendation.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 5th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- A+ has been a part of that discussion. A+ has been a part of that discussion and that information.
- I know that you all will be part of those discussions as well.
- As we continue to discuss the student-weighted funding formula, this is still option two.
- We would want a phase-in, which is what they're discussing, and we hope for about five years or less
- We've been in discussions about this in some places, and I knew...
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? If not, all those in favor say I. Opposed? Motion prevails.
- Is<00:01:05.080><c> there</c><00:01:05.199><c> any</c><00:01:05.360><c> discussion?
- </c> Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion?
- :02:45.320><c> or</c> there any further discussion or there any further discussion or questions<00:02
- discussion?
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there discussion, Representative Steele? Yeah, thank you, Madam Chair.
- Are there comments or discussion?
- Are there comments or discussion?
- Is there discussion, Representative Walsh? Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Is there a discussion? I would recommend a yes vote.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy and Natural Resources Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Discussion. This is where we have the discussion. We just have this before us.
- So I just have a couple items I'd like to discuss.
- Okay, is there any further discussion?
- Committee, do we have anything else to discuss? Representative Olson. Mr.
- We can just discuss the other one if we have any desire for that.
Summary:
The subcommittee met on Senate Bill 2339 and worked from engrossed version 02001, which members said reflected an agreement between insurance companies and utility companies. Representative Olson moved to recommend that version to the full committee, and Representative Johnson seconded. Representative Conmy raised concerns about keeping strict liability in the bill but removing a rebuttable presumption provision on page 3, arguing it favored utilities and shifted burdens unfairly to landowners. Levi Andres, speaking for North Dakota power companies, opposed removing the language and said the bill was a negotiated, incremental step that still leaves the plaintiff with the burden of proof in court.
The discussion also clarified that the bill’s language was intended to codify negligence standards and encourage wildfire mitigation plans, with the utility side noting the Public Service Commission was not yet ready for a mandatory review-and-approval process. A technical correction was noted on page 4, line 2, changing “shall” to “may,” and members confirmed that change was already reflected in the version before them. The committee did not pursue additional amendments, including a proposed Mincota-related change, and voted unanimously to recommend the bill as presented. The motion passed 4-0, and the subcommittee adjourned.